AG warns on meeting ‘hijackings’; MAC offers guidance on virtual sessions As counties (large and small) and other public bodies adapt to physical distancing with virtual meetings, issues are arising […]
Legislative Update 4-3-20
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Legislative Update 3-27-20
NACo applauds county leaders’ help on federal aid bill Much still must be clarified about the latest federal relief package awaiting House action before its full effects on counties are […]
Legislative Update 3-13-20
MAC issues committee, conference updates in response to coronavirus With coronavirus confirmed in Michigan, MAC has announced several steps to respond to the coronavirus situation in the interests of minimizing […]
Legislative Update 2-21-20
DHHS budget receives mixed response in committee session As Appropriations subcommittees began work this week on the FY21 budget, Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon presented on […]
Time to register for 2020 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference
The 2020 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference will feature a variety of speakers and events to enhance county officials’ learning and leadership skills. Please note that this year’s conference runs Wednesday […]
Learn about county’s responsibilities under E911 law
On Jan. 1, 2021, counties must have a plan and changes in place to comply with the law on E911 (Enhanced 911 services). A March 24 webinar, sponsored by MAC […]
Scenes from the 2019 Annual Conference
Counties join with state, Pew to identify best practices for jail populations, pretrial release
Michigan’s 83 counties helped announce an innovative partnership with the state of Michigan and a national nonpartisan research group today to use data to identify best practices for jails. The […]
Regional Summits will feature court funding, economic development briefings
Commissioners and other county leaders can network with legislators, learn tips on drafting capital improvement plans and be briefed on cutting-edge economic development tactics at a MAC Regional Summit this […]
MAC Legislative Conference will include elections
The upcoming MAC Legislative Conference in Lansing March 25-27 will include elections to fill two vacancies on the MAC Board of Directors, plus a membership vote on by-laws revisions put […]